# Case Report: An unusual case of hemoptysis

## TL;DR

A 61-year-old woman developed hemoptysis after surgery, leading to the discovery of an intratracheal pseudoaneurysm linked to tracheal intubation.

## Contribution

Highlights a rare complication of tracheal intubation and the effectiveness of endovascular treatment.

## Key findings

- Intratracheal pseudoaneurysm was diagnosed as a result of tracheal intubation.
- Endovascular coiling was successfully used to treat the pseudoaneurysm.
- The case emphasizes the risks of tracheal intubation and the benefits of minimally invasive treatments.

## Abstract

We present a case of a 61-year-old woman with hemoptysis for 1 week. Two weeks prior, she underwent trigeminal microvascular decompression and repair of cerebrospinal fluid leakage under general anesthesia. Hemoptysis began 1 week after surgery, and examinations indicated intratracheal pseudoaneurysm. A definitive diagnostic evaluation confirmed that the formation of intratracheal pseudoaneurysm was related to tracheal intubation. This case highlights the fatal risk resulting from tracheal intubation. The patient was discovered after endovascular coiling. The utilization of endovascular approaches has gained popularity due to their minimally invasive nature, feasibility, and enhanced safety profile with reduced complications.